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Outsiders' Guide to Malpas, Farndon, Crewe, Middlewich and Winsford
Stretching from the foothills of Snowdonia to the Manchester suburbs, the salt marshes at Parkgate to the cloud at Bosley, Cheshire is a county that defies definition – a place steeped in history, a birthplace of industry, and a modern centre of scientific
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Leverville: Port Sunlight's African counterpart was a world apart
The idyllic Wirral village built to house workers of the Lever Brothers’ soap empire was a model for philanthropy and good working practices. Leverville, its counterpart in Central Africa, showed a very different picture. This is the story of racism
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The Somerset village of Kingsbury Episcopi
Prepare to pick and press those apples – cider time is coming. Nowhere will they be gearing up more than in Kingsbury Episcopi. According to veteran cider maker Julian Temperley, there are three areas of vintage apples in England (all in Somerset)
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Two fascinating landmarks in the village of Baslow
As part of his new series exploring the oddities – and the explanations behind them – of Derbyshire’s many towns and villages, Mike Smith heads to the popular Peak District village of Baslow and stumbles across two remarkable curiosities The Watchman's
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There’s a lot going on in this old market town on the eastern edge of Dartmoor
Dartmoor is all things to all people. Some like the bleak wilderness of the western edge near Princetown and Tavistock, others are happiest in the rugged and untamed north. But for many, the slightly leafier east is where it’s at. The town of Moretonhampstead
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Exploring the lesser-known northern reaches of the New Forest
I am not lost. It is simply that I do not recognise this road or the direction that I’m headed. I have travelled through the New Forest for many years, yet it is only when I turn north off the A31 that I feel I am on an adventure - exploring the lesser-known
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A love letter to: Reepham in Norfolk
If you love the coast, but want to escape the crowds, Reepham is ideally situated. The pretty town is nestled in the heart of rural Norfolk, amid rolling countryside, but the seaside is only half an hour away - as are Norwich and the Norfolk Broads
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The charming seaside town and picturesque harbour, popular with tourists
Separated by Looe River with a bridge linking east with west, Looe is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As well as beautiful beaches, the charming seaside town and picturesque harbour ensure its credentials as a popular tourist destination.
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Broadcaster Mark Cummings on his love for Gloucestershire
Join broadcaster Mark Cummings on a joyful journey exploring the Gloucester streets that gave us Scrooge and Long John Silver, find out where classic TV and movie scenes were filmed and feast on delicious nuggets about royalty, rock stars and rugby
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The Sussex town that is now a mecca for TV and film crews
Home to Dame Maggie Smith who was often spotted shopping in Waitrose, a literary festival that attracts the likes of Dame Judi Dench, and the sumptuous location for scenes in the racy period drama Bridgerton as well as historic blockbuster Napoleon
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Explore Easingwold, the pretty North Yorkshire market town
Leah Follington is chairperson for the Easingwold Wold Class Business Forum. She shares some tips for making the most of a 24-hour stay in the thriving North Yorkshire market town MORNING Once you’ve arrived in the beautiful Georgian town of
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10 of the best villages in Cumbria to visit
Cumbria is blessed with dozens of beautiful villages that offer exceptional quality of life, history and culture, sporting facilities and visitor attractions, award-winning places to eat and unique shopping opportunities. Here is our pick... Askham
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Meet the Architect: Local firms you can trust
There's little to match the feeling of a well-laid plan coming together, but sometimes making a start at all can be overwhelming. With these excellent, local firms you can be assured that your vision will be brought to life without an obstacle course
